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For Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert, music is more than background <a href=/articles/2018/04/wear-earplugs-to-sleep>noise</a> at games. It’s a major part of his identity. During his seven-year-long <a href=/articles/2018/10/how-athletes-train-troy-daniels>NBA</a> career, he’s found a second calling as a rapper, releasing <a href=/articles/2018/10/playlist-emily-kinney>songs</a>, mixtapes, remixes, and earlier this year, a six-track album called Substance Abuse. In some ways, Shumpert considers music basketball’s off-court equivalent. “Putting together a rap or a beat is kind of the same as flowing on the court with your teammates,” he says. “My job is to pay attention to the mood of the game and of the players, and being a musician has helped me hone those skills.” Furthermore spoke with Shumpert about how he balances his passions, why he loves boxing, and the big role his daughter plays in his creative process.

Q&A with Iman Shumpert

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